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Some cases of heart disease could be avoided by preventing iron deficiency, according to a new study. The research published in the ESC Heart Failure journal suggests growing evidence of a link between an iron deficiency in middle age and heart disease. Previous studies had found that patients with cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure ...click here to read more

There is plenty of research to support that physical health plays a role in dementia risk. A healthy heart generally helps contribute to a healthy brain. But new work indicates that mental health plays a role too. The new study adds to some existing evidence that depression is linked to dementia, and it looks at ...click here to read more

There aren’t many options for people who’ve experienced hearing loss. Either you fork over thousands of dollars for an audiologist to fit you for a hearing aid, or you lose the ability to communicate. The first option is not realistic for many. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates that about 15 percent of Americans ...click here to read more

There are several things a person can do to lower their cholesterol. But two of the most important might be eating more fibre and foods that prompt your body to make cholesterol. If that last part took your head for a spin, let me explain. Your body produces cholesterol to help make cell membranes, hormones, ...click here to read more

Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health conditions in America. CDC data indicates that roughly 34 million people are living with it. Further, another 88 million have prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are high enough to likely progress to diabetes. Add those two groups together, and you’re looking at about 45 percent of ...click here to read more

Sleep disorders are pervasive, with approximately one in three adults suffering from mild insomnia. As stress levels rise around the world, insomnia is becoming more prevalent in adults. But a new study led by Monash University has found that getting enough natural sunlight each day could help to reduce insomnia and improve mood. The study ...click here to read more

Are you afraid to go for a long walk because you know you’ll have to pee at some point? Or maybe you get the urge a little more than you’d like, but can hold it until a bathroom appears. For some, having an overactive bladder is a nuisance. For others, it can have a massive ...click here to read more

The flu doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Maybe people are just used to it, or many who have had it can deal with its symptoms. But the flu is a killer. Experts warn that this year may be extraordinarily dangerous. After many people stayed indoors last flu season to protect themselves from COVID-19, re-entering ...click here to read more

It can be rather simple to downplay the complexity of sleep. Most people, even if they don’t sleep well, take it for granted. When they get tired, they go to bed. Of course, most people know it’s not that easy. Data suggests that most people report having some occasional sleep trouble; it may include falling ...click here to read more

According to a new study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2021 annual meeting, patients who experience low blood pressure during surgery are at risk for postoperative delirium. Postoperative delirium is a change in mental function that can cause confusion after surgery. It’s the most common surgical complication for older adults and it can be caused by ...click here to read more

There have been a few catchphrases that have arisen during the pandemic, one of them being “pandemic posture.” It refers to the posture derived from slouching at a desk or in your favorite sofa/chair. 2020 and 2021, for many, have been marked by sitting. Sitting on the sofa in front of the TV or at ...click here to read more

For those who suffer from anxiety, everyday tasks can be challenging. But a new study has found that in people with pre-existing mental health conditions, including outdoor nature-based activities could help to improve mental health. Researchers from the University of York were able to show through their study that taking part in outdoor nature-based activities ...click here to read more

Most people don’t need another excuse not to exercise: no time, too hot, too cold, or even pain and practicality can hold people back. Purchasing a home exercise machine can help solve the problem and make exercise much easier. Hopping on an exercise bike for 15 minutes, for example, can help you squeeze in a ...click here to read more

It has long been known that specific breathing techniques can help with various health conditions, including pain management. But a new study from the researchers at the University of Michigan set out to compare two types of meditative breathing to find their effect on pain. Researchers looked at two meditative breathing types, the first was ...click here to read more